Outdoor events, 7/10-7/13

Black Rock Forest Loop hike — Black Rock Forest Preserve, Cornwall. July 12. An afternoon 5.5-mile walk at an easy pace with the mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Hike includes some hill climbing. Meet at the trailhead at 3 p.m., but call leader Sue Mackson at suemackson@gmail.com or 845-471-9892 for carpooling; trailhead parking is very restricted. www.midhudsonadk.org

Campfire kayak tour for adults — Cornwall Landing. 6 p.m. July 12. Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and Storm King Adventure Tours for a summer evening paddle on the Hudson River. Leave from Cornwall Landing and head out to a sandbar to enjoy a campfire and s'mores before heading back to shore. Prepaid registration is required. Admission: $70 (bring your own kayak $30 per person), museum members: $60 (bring your own kayak $25 per person.) For more information and to register online, visit hhnaturemuseum.org or call 845-534-5506, Ext. 204

Full moon paddle — Cold Spring Harbor, Cold Spring. July 12. An intermediate paddle with the mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Meet at Foundry park/train station parking lot at 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. launch. Participants must have a kayak at least 13 feet long with either dual bulkheads or flotation. Must have a ready light source (white light or headlamp); personal flotation device required. Contact leader Don Urmston at Mrurmston@gmail.com or phone 845-457-4552 before 9 p.m. www.midhudsonadk.org

Kayak safety talk and paddle — Plum Point Park, Route 9W, New Windsor. 1 p.m. July 12. Don Urmston of the mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will discuss many kayak safety issues on the Hudson. including tides, currents, winds, charts, proper crossing techniques and what equipment should be in your kayak. Participants will then head out for a paddle and practice some of the techniques. Big water rules apply: 13.5-foot kayak or longer with dual bulkheads or flotation. Personal flotation device required; spray skirt recommended. Participants must preregister; Contact Urmston to pre-register at Mrurmston@gmail.com or 845-549-4671. www.midhudsonadk.org

Learn about otters and muskrats — Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. 10 a.m. July 12. Learn about otters and muskrats and their habitats. After the program, Pam will lead a walk to the wetlands in search of muskrat activity. For adults and children 5 and up. $7 for adults and $5 for children or $5 for adult members and $3 for child members. For information, visit hhnaturemuseum.org or call 845-534-5506, Ext. 204.

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge walk — Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. 7 p.m. July 12. A hike with the mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Meet leader at Beacon Park near Metro-North station. Eat supper in the park, watch sunset over Newburgh. Walk up to bridge to watch full moon. Contact leader Sue Mackson at suemackson@gmail.com or 845-471-9892 to indicate your interest. www.midhudsonadk.org

Peter's Kill loop hike — Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Route 44/55, New Paltz. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 12. An approximately five-mile hike with rocky, narrow sectionsthat may be challenging for some. Meet in the Peter's Kill Area. Parking is $8 per car. Preregistration is required; call 845-255-0752.

Singles and Sociables hike to Rochester Hollow — Rochester Hollow, Shandaken. July 12. A moderate seven-mile hike for adults. No reservations are required, but call hike leader Jill Abrahamsen at 845-389-7756 for meeting time, location and fee by July 10. New hikers are also strongly encouraged to contact leader prior to the hike for other information. www.mohonkpreserve.org

Art in the Wild — Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13. An outdoor art exhibit featuring 12 artist installations around the museum's Pond Trail. The theme is cycles and the artists have interpreted this in many ways. There are performances and a dance event scheduled during the four-month duration. The purpose of the project is to help people deepen the appreciation of the relationship between art and the natural world. Details online at: www.danielmack.com/AITWDescriptionsMap.htm

Kayak Demo Day — River Connection, 9 W. Market St., Hyde Park. 2-4 p.m. July 13. Come to the The River Connection Boathouse, 6 Dock St., Hyde Park, to try out the latest model kayaks from P&H, Valley, Venture and North Shore along with Paddles by Werner, Lendal and Saltwood in our own private harbor setting. A perfect way to get your feet wet with kayaking and to try a variety of styles of craft under the supervision and instruction of our American Canoe Association certified Instructors. 845-229-0595.

Intermediate paddle from Cold Spring to Bannerman's Castle — Cold Spring Harbor, Cold Spring. July 13. An six- to eight-mile intermediate paddle with the mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Launch from Foundry Cove Park at the Metro North station in Cold Spring. Paddle north from Cold Spring to see Bannerman's Castle from the water. 13.5-foot kayak with bulkheads or flotation required and personal flotation device required. Participants must preregister with leader. Contact leader Don Urmston at Mrurmston@gmail.com or 845-549-4671 (before 9 p.m.) www.midhudsonadk.org

Invasive Species Awareness Walk — Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Route 44/55, New Paltz. 10 a.m. to noon July 13. Environmental educator Laura Conner will lead an interpretive walk with information on a common invasive plants and insects. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Parking is $8 per car. Pre-registration is required; call 845-255-0752.